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Born in England, Angela is the younger sister of actress Veronica Cartwright. As a child she was cast as the cute little stepdaughter, Linda Williams, on The Danny Thomas Show (1953). She was on the show from 1957 to 1964. After that, she was cast as Brigitta in the popular Julie Andrews movie The Sound of Music (1965). Soon after, she returned to series TV as Penny Robinson, young teenage space traveler, in Lost in Space (1965), which ran from 1965-1968. Even with cheap special effects and a hokey story line, the show is still popular today. In 1970 Angela had a part in Make Room for Granddaddy (1970), a sequel to the original series, but the show was soon canceled. Since that time, she has made a life outside of films.- Sylvia Kay was born on 16 May 1936 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Wake in Fright (1971), Just Good Friends (1983) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955). She was married to Christopher Douglas and Ted Kotcheff. She died on 18 January 2019 in London, England, UK.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Belinda Washington was born on 29 August 1963 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for La Canción del Verano, Valientes (2010) and Yo quisiera (2015). She has been married to Luis Miguel Lázaro since 1993. They have two children.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Costume Designer
Georgina Gunner was born on 21 August 1968 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. She is a costume designer, known for Allied (2016), A Knight's Tale (2001) and The Eagle (2011).- Michael Robinson was born on 23 September 1966 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. Michael is a producer, known for We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), New Town Killers (2008) and Pioneer.
- Paul Allott was born in Altrincham, Cheshire on 14th September 1956 and was educated at the Altrincham Grammar School and Durham University. Following Minor County experience with Cheshire in 1976, he played first-class cricket for Lancashire from 1978 to 1991 and for Wellington (in New Zealand) in 1986-1987. He was awarded his County Cap in 1981 and was awarded a benefit in 1990. He was 6' 4" in height, batted right handed and bowled right-arm fast medium. He represented England in 13 tests between 1981 and 1985. He scored a memorable 52 not out on his test debut versus Australia at Old Trafford in 1981.
He played in 245 first-class matches, scoring 3360 runs in 262 innings with a highest score of 88; took 136 catches and took 652 wickets at an average cost of 25.55 per wicket. His best bowling performance was 8-48 versus Northamptonshire at Northampton in 1981 and he took five wickets in an innings on thirty occasions.
In retirement, he has become a highly successful cricket commentator with the BBC and Sky Sports. - W.H. Canaway was born on 12 June 1925 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Ipcress File (1965) and A Boy Ten Feet Tall (1963). He died on 17 May 1988 in Derbyshire, England, UK.
- Mike Summerbee was born on 15 December 1942 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Victory (1981), Match of the Day (1964) and Capitales del Futbol (2011).
- George Simper was born on 9 January 1996 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. He is a producer, known for Hellcat's Revenge II: Deadman's Hand (2019) and Challenge of Five Gauntlets (2018).
- Music Department
Adam Gonet was born on 30 July 1990 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. Adam is known for The Poet in Exile.- Patrick Abercrombie was born on 6 June 1879 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. He was married to Emilia (Emily) Maud Gordon. He died on 23 March 1957 in Remenham, Berkshire, England, UK.
- Ray Merrell was born in 1932 in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK. He died in 2014 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK.
- Bill Speakman was born on 21 September 1927 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. He died on 20 June 2018 in London, England, UK.
- Mabel Twemlow was born on 23 June 1888 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Melody of My Heart (1936), Special Edition (1938) and The Man with the Magnetic Eyes (1945). She died in 1964 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
- Bald-headed with thick rimmed round glasses Jeff Barlow born in Lancashire in 1871. Began in the theatre appearing in drama and comedy from the 1890's. He won the leading role in his first film, as the famous murderer and thief Charles Peace under the direction of Ernest G. Batley in 'Charles Peace, King of Criminals' at the British & Colonial Film Company in 1914, afterwards he seemed to be cast in character or occasionally supporting roles in many comedy and drama films, mostly for London (Jury) and for Minerva in the 1910s. His most memorable roles as Lt Waters in 'Tom Jones' starring Langhorne Burton at the Ideal Film Co in 1917 and also as Mr. Reece in 'The Further Exploits of Sexton Blake: The Mystery of the S.S. Olympic' starring Douglas Payne as Blake at Atlantic Films in 1920. A regular character star in adventures and crime thrillers through the 1920's, including the first full length British colour movie 'The Glorious Adventure' in 1922, his last screen appearance as Dorcas in Leslie S. Hiscott's comedy 'Ringing the Changes' starring Henry Edwards.
- Writer
- Director
Rhoda Power was born on 29 May 1890 in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Rhoda was a writer and director, known for The Prince and the Pauper (1955), Cap O' Rushes (1954) and Moses in the Bulrushes (1953). Rhoda died on 9 March 1957 in Paddington, London, England, UK.